With an ever-growing increase in electronic and electromechanical devices, such as smartphones, robotics, and hybrid vehicles, a strong knowledge of these systems is essential for today’s high tech workforce.

This three year program in electronics and mechanics meets all the requirements for technical education involving DC and AC circuits, semiconductors, digital logic circuits, programmable logic controllers, basic mechanical principles, and computer applications. Students will install, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electronic and computer-controlled mechanical systems, such as robotics and PLC-controlled systems.

Students will also learn to program new embedded electronics devices such as the Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno. Students will have daily projects to complete in theory-related and computer-simulated labs. Class projects include Soldering, Robotics, Automation, Automated Manufacturing, and Mechatronics. Students can sit for many different certifications after they graduate. Some of these certifications include Certified Electronics Technician (CET), Student Electronics Technician (SET), Home Technology Integration (CompTIA HTI+), and Residential Electronics Systems Installer (RESI).

• Be willing and able to learn required math skills
• Demonstrate strong science skills
• Possess fine motor skills in order to work with small electric components
• Be creative and inquisitive

For information on this occupation’s description, required knowledge, job tasks and related job titles, state/national wages and employment trends, visit the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s site for this career field.